Devoted & Disgruntled 15: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 15th annual Devoted & Disgruntled event on 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?' Read more

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Devoted & Disgruntled 15: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 15th annual Devoted & Disgruntled event on 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?' Read more

WOMEN (opera)

I called this session because we had a lot of people comment on the lack of a female signatory on the event invitation. I felt this probably said something bigger about the opera industry. I’m a relative newcomer to working in opera, but am very aware of gender imbalance in theatre, so I was curious to find out about similarities and differences.
Why Ensemble structures dominate German Theatre and Opera

A session which wanted to look at the importance of having an ensemble ethos in Opera and Theatre Companies and how that worked as an established model in German Theatre and Opera.
Why big dogs and little dogs should be friends: big & small opera companies in partnership

Large and small opera companies can share information, especially when programming is related. Large companies can benefit from mentoring small companies by getting foreknowledge of talent coming up and from start-up practices, which are responsive and fast moving. Small companies are more reactive and therefore it pays for large companies to keep tabs on them, which they can do most effectively by supporting them!
Who is responsible for the standard of opera produced in this country?

D&D is run on a non-profit basis. Help us to keep the space open for all, including Deaf, Disabled and disadvantaged participants. Read more